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Software Engineer - Python and K8s

Develop and maintain Python-based Kubernetes infrastructure for cloud services

As a Software Engineer at Canonical, you will work on developing and maintaining Python-based systems that integrate with Kubernetes to support cloud infrastructure services. The role involves contributing to open-source projects focused on scalable, reliable cloud operations. You will collaborate with a distributed team to build and improve tooling that enables efficient deployment and management of containerized workloads.

Why This Role?

Work on open-source cloud infrastructure with a focus on Kubernetes and Python at a globally distributed tech company.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop Python applications and services that interact with Kubernetes APIs
  • Maintain and improve cloud infrastructure tooling for scalability and reliability
  • Collaborate with remote team members on open-source project contributions
  • Ensure code quality through testing, reviews, and adherence to engineering best practices
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Kubernetes-based deployment pipelines
  • Participate in design discussions for cloud-native system improvements

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Python programming language
  • Experience with Kubernetes concepts and orchestration
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and distributed systems
  • Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative environment
  • Understanding of Linux-based systems and containerization
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git

Required Skills

pythonkubernetessoftware-developmentCloud InfrastructureLinuxGitAPIs
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Company
Canonical
Source
Estimated salary
$145k–190k/yr
Based on similar roles — not stated by the employer
Job Type
full time
Location
Remote · Asia-Pacific
Category
Seniority
mid
Posted
Jul 29, 2026

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